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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,281.26, 3,685,672.80 and 659,931.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,281.26, 3,685,672.80 and 659,931.20 is: 989,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,281.26 : 3,685,672.80 = 659,931.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,281.26/3,685,672.80 = 659,931.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,281.26x = 3,685,672.80 × 659,931.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,281.26x = 2,432,290,473,711.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,432,290,473,711.36/2,457,281.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989,829.90

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